Weekend Roundup: May 17-20

Golf, Art, Music, and More!!!

It’s Regions Tradition Weekend at Greystone! This is always a great event each year, but if you can’t make it out to the greens there are still plenty of other great events to choose from. This weekend brings us Do-Dah-Day, a Record Store Crawl, and more! Check out all the details below! #RUhappenin

Regions Tradition 2018
Wed-Sun, May 16-20, Times Vary
Cost: $20+
At: Greystone (map)
The Regions Tradition is ready to welcome some of the biggest names in golf to Birmingham for the first major championship of the PGA Tour Champions season! Among those joining our two-time defending champion, Bernhard Langer, will be Colin Montgomerie, Miguel Ángel Jiménez, Vijay Singh, Steve Stricker, John Daly, and Mark O'Meara. In addition to watching some great golf there are always plenty of vendors and activities including Yoga on the Green this year! Click here for more info.

Brookwood LIVE!
Thurs, May 17, 5-9pm
Cost: FREE
At: Brookwood Village (map)
Come enjoy the third and final night of the Brookwood Live spring concert series! Experience live music from the Lamont Landers Band. The Lamont Landers Band brings their soulful, funky music to audiences across the Southeast, and recently, to Showtime At The Apollo on Fox!
Delight in full-service dining from the restaurants on Village Lane, or bring your own lawn chair and grab a bite from one of the delectable dining options in the food court. Enjoy a tasty treat from the Big Spoon Creamery truck! Complimentary face painting and balloon art will be provided by Magic City Face Art, making Brookwood Live an entertaining evening of dancing and dining for all! Click here for more info.

Night Out for a Cure
Thurs, May 17, 6-10pm
Cost: FREE
At: TrimTab Brewing (map)
Head over to TrimTab for a great cause! $1 from each TrimTab Brewing Co. brewed draft sold at this event will be donated to fund research, programs, & services via the Huntington's Disease Society of America. Stop by for great brews and some fun raffles!! Click here for more info.

3rd Friday in Forest Park
Fri, May 18, 5-9pm
Cost: FREE
At: Forest Park (map)
We look forward to this event each month! Head over to Forest Park and check out the local shops while you listen to some great music. There are some great restaurants to eat at while you are in the neighborhood. Oh, and don’t forget that some of the bathrooms in the shops will be decked out as art installations! Click here for more info.

Bham Art Crawl at the Village
Fri, May 18, 5-9pm
Cost: FREE
At: Brookwood Village (map)
Art Crawl on a FRIDAY?! We are thrilled to announce a new event series making its way to Brookwood Village this summer! Join Birmingham Art Crawl every Friday evening from 5-9 PM beginning May 18 through June 22 at Brookwood Village. Shop dozens of local artist booths, enjoy live music, dining at Brookwood Village restaurants, dessert food trucks, and family-fun activities! See you there! Click here for more info.

Star Wars Night with Bham Barons
Fri, May 18, 6:30-9:30pm
Cost: $7
At: Regions Field (map)
To paraphrase a great Jedi Master, “Do or do not, there is no ‘I’ll try to make it.’” Bring your young padawans out to Star Wars night with the Birmingham Barons! The team encourages you to dress as your favorite Star Wars character as you cheer on the home team this Friday night! Click here for more info.

24th Annual Creek Bank Festival
Sat, May 19, 10am-5pm
Cost: FREE
At: Leeds Memorial Park (map)
The Creek Bank Festival is held in May each year hosted by the Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce at the Leeds Memorial Park. Join in for fun and fellowship for a full day of festivities with plenty of shopping at arts and craft booths, a full schedule of entertainment, and food provided by food vendors! Click here for more info.

Palooza in the Park
Sat, May 19, 10am-4pm
Cost: FREE
At: BallPark Rd. Pelham (map)
Palooza in the Park will feature fun kid-friendly events in the football field showcasing a mechanical bull, bungee jump, a rock climbing wall, and so much more at the city park! There will be live music from Blaze Entertainment, Cotton Bird, Raquel Lily and Margeaux and the Cat's Meow! A variety of food trucks will participate in the event along with funnel cakes and Frios. Vendors will line the trail surrounding the ball fields and football field. Click here for more info.

Record Store Crawl 2018 (21+)
Sat, May 19, 11am-4pm
Cost: $45 (Includes SWAG!)
At: Secret Location (Seriously!)
Join a group of vinyl enthusiasts and crate diggers as we hop from record store to record store enjoying music, food, drinks and fun on Saturday, May 19th! A coach bus will escort you throughout the city with a special performance from Bohannons. Package includes:
Seat on the Record Store Crawl bus with a Bohannons performance along the way
Deep Eddy Vodka + Tortugas Pizza + Gaming at Mom’s Basement
Deep Eddy Vodka specials at Saturn Birmingham
Giveaways including Kanto test pressings, signed vinyl and more
Gift bag full of swag including a mystery vinyl LP
Limited edition Domino Records tote bag
Bags Unlimited lubricated vinyl record cleaning cloth
15% off at Seasick Records
15% off at Charlemagne Records
15% off at Renaissance Records Online code for 15% off U-Turn Audio turntables
This event sells out, so act fast! Click here for more info.

Doo Dah Day 2018
Sat, May 19, 11:01am
Cost: FREE
At: Highland Ave (map)
Bring out your four legged friends and furbabies out to the 2018 Do-Dah-Day festivities! As per tradition, the parade kicks off at 11:01am and the following festivities at 12:01pm. The event will feature live music, a kids area with activities from the McWane Center, and tons of swag for your dogs (and cats)! Click here for more info.

Waters Bluff Pop-Up
Sat, May 19, 12-5pm
Cost: FREE
At: Good People Brewing (map)
Good People Brewing will be hosting a Waters Bluff pop-up shop brought to you by Alabama Power. All proceeds will benefit Smile-A-Mile and their Spring Fling. By attending you’ll be helping support this great cause and local vendors! Click here for more info.

Magic City Market Place
Sat, May 19, 3pm
Cost: FREE
At: Good People Brewing (map)
Join Urban Vintage as they host the Magic City Market Place at Good People this Saturday! There will be food, music, and plenty of local vendors to support! Father’s Day is right around the corner, so shop this weekend before heading to the Barons Game! Click here for more info.

Just Show-Up Show
Sat, May 19, 7pm
Cost: FREE
At: Tin Roof (map)
No Tickets, Reservations, or Cover required! Just Show Up! Come enjoy a free concert featuring AJR, MAX, LAUV, Logan Henderson, Taylor Grey, and Taylor Phelan! This concert starts at 7pm, but will last into the night! Tin Roof has a massive patio, so bring all of your friends! Click here for more info.

Funky Fish Fry 2018
Sun, May 20, 12-6pm
Cost: $20
At: Avondale Brewing Co. (map)
The Autism Society of Alabama Junior Board and the Mitchell's Place Junior Board are throwing a Funky Fish Fry to help raise money and awareness! Come out and enjoy a beautiful spring afternoon at Avondale Brewing Co. Listen to some funky music, hang out with friends, eat some good ole fried fish, and have a cold one. Bring the kids down too for the moonwalks and face painting. It's a family par-tay! Click here for more info.

Sunday Hike Series: Kiwanis Vulcan Trail
Sun, May 20, 2-4pm
Cost: FREE
At: Vulcan Park (map)
The Sunday Hike Series is visiting the brand-new Kiwanis Vulcan Trail! This guided walk will be about 4 miles round trip on a paved, mostly flat trail. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water. You are welcome to stay for the entire walk or turn around early!
MEETING LOCATION: 2275 Green Springs Hwy, Birmingham, AL 35205. Meet at the western trail head off Green Springs Highway. ABOUT KIWANIS VULCAN TRAIL: The Freshwater Land Trust was proud to partner with the Kiwanis Club of Birmingham to extend Vulcan Trail! Come see the gorgeous new Plaza and fountain at the start of the trail! Click here for more info.

By Russell Hooks

Russell has enjoyed Birmingham from a young age. In 2015 he and his wife, Amber, began sharing their Birmingham experience to showcase the city's many enjoyable local events and activities!